Archive for October, 2009

Residents say officer dog training needed (The Hawk Eye)

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

KEOKUK — Following a September incident when a Lee County Sheriff’s deputy shot a dog in the leg, friends and family of the dog’s owner want county deputies to be trained on how to handle canines.

Deputies Uncover Dog Fighting Training Center In Graham (KIRO 7 Seattle-Tacoma)

Monday, October 5th, 2009

Pierce County sheriffs deputies uncover what appears to be a dog fighting training operation in Graham.

Police service dog championships to be held at NSP Training Academy this weekend (Grand Island Independent)

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

Ever wonder which area police service dog is the fastest or the toughest? A competition this weekend will give the dogs and their handlers a chance to show off those skills.

NFL Underdogs: Dog training and Week 5 picks (Covers.com)

Saturday, October 10th, 2009

It’s true, Ashton Grewal has gone 1-5 over the last two weeks with his NFL underdog picks. That kind of stretch calls for impeachment. But he’s got two reasons why you should keep reading and not search block him.

Call for compulsory dog training (Herald Sun)

Saturday, October 10th, 2009

A child safety advocate has called for compulsory dog training after a boy was mauled and critically injured by the family dog north of Melbourne.